Whittingham Primary Academy
London, E17 5QX · Waltham Forest · primary school
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17th of 49 primary schools in Waltham Forest we can score, 51 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.8/10 against 2,080 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whittingham Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 26.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, scooter training, Bikeability, Sports Day, and Art Week. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 352 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the weekly Art Week?
What Ofsted said about Whittingham Primary Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that Whittingham Primary Academy’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous inspection, prompting a future graded review. The school is described as an “inclusive and welcoming” environment where pupils feel “known, safe and valued” and achieve highly through ambitious, well-sequenced teaching.
Strengths
- Leaders have established an “inclusive and welcoming school” with “warm, respectful relationships” that support full participation, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is “prioritised across the school” with a “consistent, well-planned approach” to phonics, resulting in pupils gaining the “confidence and fluency” needed to become independent readers.
- The curriculum is “ambitious and well sequenced,” allowing pupils to “build knowledge securely over time” and apply key vocabulary and concepts with confidence in subjects like science and mathematics.
- Behaviour is “calm and positive,” with pupils who “listen attentively” and move around the school “sensibly and with purpose,” supported by staff who act quickly to address issues.
- The “personal development offer is a strength,” providing meaningful leadership roles and educational visits that enhance learning and foster a strong sense of responsibility.
Areas to improve
- The school continues to “review and refine its approach” to ensure that attendance improves further, although persistent absence is already reducing.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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